Premmie Conditions

Contains information on medical conditions that premature babies experience.

PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS (PDA)

PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS (PDA)

The ductus arteriosus is a normal foetal structure, allowing blood to bypass circulation to the lungs. Since the foetus does not use his/her lungs (oxygen is provided through the mother’ placenta),... 

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

Some prems weighing less than 1000g (2lb 3oz) develop an eye condition called retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). These babies are so immature that the tiny blood vessels at the back of their eyes haven’t... 

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